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Roca Partida

San José del Cabo · Revillagigedo Islands · Mexico

Roca Partida is a tiny volcanic rock 350 km offshore in Mexico's Revillagigedo Islands (Socorro), and one of the world's most legendary big animal dive sites. Giant Pacific mantas with 4-6 meter wingspans approach divers with curiosity, schooling hammerheads patrol the deeper water, and whale sharks visit seasonally. The sheer isolation creates an oceanic crossroads where pelagic megafauna converges. Accessible only by liveaboard.

40 m
Max depth
excellent
Visibility
November–May
Best season

Marine Life

giant Pacific manta
hammerhead shark
whale shark
silky shark
humpback whale
dolphin
yellowfin tuna

Best Season to Dive

Highlighted months represent the ideal conditions for diving

22°C – 27°C
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Location

San José del Cabo · Revillagigedo Islands · Mexico

Coordinates: 19.0000, -112.0700

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Dive Site Depth Profile

Visual depth progression and waypoint route for Roca Partida

Max Depth:40m
Waypoints:5
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* Plot shows dive progression checkpoints sequentially from left to rightDiveOne Club Depth Profile v1.0

Why dive here

Giant Pacific mantas
Schooling hammerheads
Whale sharks
Remote oceanic pinnacle

Videos

Diving Mexico - Roca Partida - Snuggle with Mantas

Isla Socorro and Roca Partida at Revillagigedo, Mexico

Conditions & safety

Skill leveladvanced
Entry typeboat
Max depth40 m
Currentstrong
Visibilityexcellent
Best seasonNovember–May
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FAQ

How do I get to Socorro?

Liveaboard from Cabo San Lucas, 24-30 hour crossing. Trips are typically 8-10 days. Book months in advance.

What makes it one of the world's best?

Friendly giant Pacific mantas (4-6m wingspan), schooling hammerheads, whale sharks, and oceanic whitetips — all at one tiny rock.

What level is needed?

Advanced Open Water minimum. Strong currents, blue water, and deep diving require experience. Not for beginners.

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